Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

$200,000 - $268,000/Yr

Unclassified - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Mountain View, CA

About the position

The Software Engineering Manager for Systems and Infrastructure at LinkedIn is responsible for leading a core team of engineers to build next-generation infrastructure and platforms. This role involves developing a long-term technology roadmap, engaging in technical discussions, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and inclusivity. The manager will oversee the performance and growth of the team while ensuring high-quality standards in infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and manage a core team of engineers working on building the infrastructure.
• Participate with senior management in developing a long-term technology roadmap for the team and company.
• Dive deep into technical discussions to challenge the status quo and steer the team in the right direction.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across engineering and business leadership.
• Help the team realize their potential by setting clear expectations and evaluating performance.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence by defining performance goals and building necessary infrastructure and tooling.
• Create an inclusive work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, innovation, and learning.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ year(s) of management experience or 1+ year(s) of staff level engineering experience with management training.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and large-scale software engineering.
• Experience programming in object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, Python, Go, Rust, C#, and/or functional languages such as Scala.
• Hands-on experience developing distributed systems, databases, large scale data systems, and/or Backend APIs.

Nice-to-haves

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of hands-on software engineering/technical management and people management experience.
• 7+ years industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm-related solutions.
• 5+ years programming experience in languages such as Java, C++, Python, Go, Rust, C#, and/or functional languages such as Scala.
• Experience in architecting, building, and running large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kubernetes, Feather, GraphQL, GRPC, Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, or Venice.
• Experience with open-source project management and governance.

Benefits

• Generous health and wellness programs
• Time away for employees of all levels
• Annual performance bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive benefits package